According to Vietnam Customs, coffee exports in the first half of December reached 76,100 tonnes, worth US$401.6 million, up 101.9% in volume and up 83.9% in value compared with the first half of November 2025. Compared to the same period in December 2024, exports rose by 51.9% in volume and 47.6% in value.

From the beginning of the year to December 15, Vietnam exported an estimated 1.48 million tonnes of coffee for US$8.36 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.9% in volume and a remarkable 60.7% rise in value, driven largely by high export prices.

Export prices remained elevated throughout the year. The average export price of Vietnamese coffee in November stood at US$5,715 per tonne, down slightly by 1.0% from October but still 2.4% higher than a year earlier. During the 11-month period, the average export price reached US$5,661 per tonne, up 39.8% year on year.

Price growth was seen across most coffee varieties. Robusta coffee averaged US$5,125 per tonne, up 40.8%, while Arabica recorded the strongest increase at US$6,650 per tonne, a surge of 91.0%. Excelsa coffee averaged US$5,457 per tonne, up 17.0%.

In terms of structure, Robusta remained Vietnam’s dominant export, accounting for 73.8% of total export value in the first 11 months of the year. Processed coffee products followed with a 20.3% share, reflecting a clear shift toward higher value-added exports such as instant and roasted coffee.

This transition has been supported by improved domestic processing capacity and more effective use of free trade agreements. Arabica coffee continued to account for a relatively small share, while Excelsa was the only variety to record a decline in export volume compared to 2024.

Globally, coffee prices have been underpinned by tight supply caused by unfavourable weather in major producing countries, particularly Brazil and Vietnam, while demand in key markets such as Europe and the United States has remained stable. These factors are expected to keep prices at high levels in the near term, supporting Vietnam’s export earnings.

By late December, Vietnam entered the final stage of the coffee harvest, with market supply lower than at the start of the season. Domestic Robusta prices continued to track global trends, and experts expect tightening supply after the harvest to help support a recovery in domestic prices.

Overall, Vietnam’s coffee exports in 2025 not only posted strong growth in volume and value but also showed a clear shift toward value-based development. While this creates opportunities of revenue, it also underscores the need for long-term strategies to stabilize supply, improve quality, and ensure sustainable growth for the coffee industry in the years ahead.

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